USCJ Blog
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Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal Reflects on Israel at 75
April 25, 2023 4 Iyar, 5783
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal's reflections on being in Israel for the Special Zionist Congress's celebration of Israel at 75.
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Our Joint Venture with the Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs
March 30, 2023 8 Nisan, 5783The goal of this joint venture is strengthening North American Jewish communities through strong teen involvement.
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Chag Purim Sameach from USCJ
March 6, 2023 13 Adar, 5783Watch Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal's Purim greeting and learn about one of the most famous verses in Chapter 8 of the Megillah.
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Jewish Network Opportunities
February 27, 2023 6 Adar, 5783Upcoming opportunities in our Jewish network.
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The December Delights: A Reframe and Conversation Prompts
December 14, 2022 20 Kislev, 5783Conversation starters for navigating different faiths and traditions in December.
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Thanksgiving on Nativ
December 5, 2022 11 Kislev, 5783Jonah Tecktiel from Nativ 42 reflects on his experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Israel on Nativ, USCJ's college leadership program.
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Kulanu: Synagogues in Action
October 19, 2022 24 Tishri, 5783"Kulanu" is a congregational engagement program from ADL that is dedicated to empowering congregations to address antisemitism and hate in their communities.
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Yom Kippur 2022: A Call from High-Risk and Disabled Jews
September 30, 2022 5 Tishri, 5783JTS Rabbinical student, Jessica Belasco, runs the Disability Justice Torah Circle, hosted at SVARA. She talks about her latest work with marginalized members.
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Jewish Life is Lived in the Collective: How Do You Make Sure It Works?
September 22, 2022 26 Elul, 5782Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay of JTS writes about the benefits of the partnership with JOIN for Justice and its community organizing class, Don’t Kvetch: Organize.
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Creating a Safe Space for All During the High Holidays
September 2, 2022 6 Elul, 5782Gulienne Rollins-Rishon, USCJ's Racial Justice Specialist outlines ways to make our synagogues a safe space for all participants on the High Holidays.
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High Holidays with USCJ on Social Media
September 1, 2022 5 Elul, 5782Ways you can participate with USCJ on Social Media during the High Holidays
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What Softball Can Teach Us About Innovative Thinking
August 24, 2022 27 Av, 5782Aimee Close, USCJ's Director of Synagogue Leadership & Innovation shares her insight on the parallels between playing softball and reaching creative new ideas.
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Spotlight On: Cantor Sarah Levine
July 27, 2022 28 Tammuz, 5782
For this month’s Spotlight I interviewed Cantor Sarah Levine, the Cantor of B'nai Aviv in Weston, Florida. Read more here.
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Spotlight On: Noah Hichenberg
June 29, 2022 30 Sivan, 5782
For this month’s Spotlight I interviewed Noah Hichenberg, the Gan HaYeled Preschool Director at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington DC. Read more here.
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Special Feature: Rabbinic Transitions
June 29, 2022 30 Sivan, 5782Transitions are rarely easy but they can be easier when done with intention. Read Rabbi Ilana C. Garber's piece on Rabbinic transitions.
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